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Makkah : Pilgrims performed the final stoning ritual at the Jamarat on the third day of Tashreeq, marking the conclusion of the 1447 AH Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Authorities reported smooth crowd movement at the Jamarat facility, supported by crowd management measures and field coordination. Medical teams, security personnel, and guidance staff were deployed across the site to manage movement and provide support. Following completion of the rituals, pilgrims departed Mina for the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform the Farewell Tawaf.

Mina : The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stated that awareness and guidance programmes continue at pilgrims’ camps in Mina during the Days of Tashreeq as part of its Hajj 1447 AH plan aimed at educating pilgrims on Hajj rituals and enhancing religious awareness. More than 322 preachers are delivering guidance talks, lessons, and lectures, answering pilgrims’ inquiries, and educating them on Hajj rituals in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah. The ministry said the total number of participants in Islamic awareness programmes during the Hajj season has reached 1,822 preachers, who…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen, His Excellency Dr Rashad Muhammed Al-Alimi, following the passing of former President of Yemen, Field Marshal Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi.

Manama : The General Directorate of Anti-Corruption and Economic and Electronic Security has warned against the misuse of personal photos and videos generated by artificial intelligence applications on social media. It affirmed that positive and constructive online publishing should be based on the use of real personal photographs and authentic video clips, without any additions or alterations that change their reality or context. The directorate called on all to exercise accuracy and responsibility when publishing and sharing content on social media, and to use modern technologies consciously to enhance credibility and preserve content integrity. It stressed that legal action will…

Kuwait : The Kuwaiti Army’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed hostile drones and missiles on Thursday morning. The loud explosions heard in some parts of Kuwait resulted from interceptions, the Army’s General Staff said in a statement, urging everyone to abide by safety instructions.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry of the State of Qatar.

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, following the passing of Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry. His Royal Highness sent similar cables to His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani, Deputy Amir of Qatar, and HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa performed Eid Al Adha prayers. His Majesty, along with the attendees listened to the Eid sermon delivered by Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Hajri. The sermon opened with praise and thanks to Allah Almighty, and prayers and peace upon Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him), his family and companions. In his sermon, Shaikh Al Hajri spoke of the significance of Eid as one of the most beloved days to Allah Almighty. He expressed gratitude for Bahrain’s leadership and its enduring efforts and sacrifices to safeguard the Kingdom’s security, protect its…

Mina : Pilgrims arriving from Muzdalifah began at dawn today performing the stoning ritual at Jamrat Al Aqaba in Mina on the first day of Eid Al Adha, amid an integrated system of security, health, and organizational services provided by the relevant authorities to facilitate the performance of rituals in safety and tranquility. The Jamarat facility witnessed smooth crowd movement supported by direct field monitoring and operational plans designed to regulate pedestrian flows and ensure safe mobility between the holy sites. Authorities intensified service efforts around the facility through the deployment of ambulance and medical teams, guidance and awareness services,…

Manama : In alignment with global public health directives for World Hypertension Day, Al Hilal Healthcare Group, Muharraq successfully convened an Inter-School Social Entrepreneurship Challenge. The initiative was strategically structured to foster school going kids-led public health innovations, challenging students from prominent educational institutions across the Kingdom of Bahrain to develop functional, actionable healthcare models rather than conventional theoretical reports. The exhibition served as a professional forum for students and healthcare professionals to address hypertension, a critical global health concern. The platform enabled the next generation to demonstrate technical proficiency, research capabilities, and innovative problem-solving through digital presentations and functioning…